November 19, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

CAA holds meeting

The Calaveras and Mariposa representatives of the Calaveras-Mariposa Community Action Agency (CMCAA) will meet on Friday, Nov. 20. This meeting will be conducted at the Hotel Jeffery, Number 1 Main Street, in Coulterville at 10 a.m. More...

MCFD holds special training

As an annual refresher, Mariposa County Fire members are required to attend a fire extinguisher refresher class. More...

NMCHC holds fund raisers

The Northern Mariposa County History Center (NMCHC) has two holiday fund raisers going on. The first is a raffle for a freezer loaded with 70 pounds of beef plus a $25 Save Mart gift certificate. More...

Tenaya chef receives honor

Mario R. Casarez of Oakhurst, has earned the certified sous chef™ (CSC™) designation from the American Culinary Federation (ACF), Inc. More...

SPCA gets Pioneer support

The SPCA of Mariposa recently accepted the first check from Pioneer Market resulting from a percentage of the grocery receipt totals the market pledged in support of the organization. More...

Meeks’ exhibit draws big audience

“I really enjoyed Hajra's lecture and art; she's an interesting young woman,” was the sentiment repeated by many in attendance at the Mariposa County Arts Council’s Mughal and Persian Portraiture exhibit. More...

Manna House provides Christmas groceries

This is the 25th year that Manna House is able to provide a turkey Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to those in need in Mariposa County. Registration will begin at Manna House on Monday, Nov. 30. The give-away day is Tuesday, Dec. More...

Kiwanis plan 17th hayride

The 17th annual Kiwanis Hayride free community event is being held on Nov. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Triangle Market (3125 Triangle Road). This event is fun for the entire family. More...

Mariposa author signs new book

CLAIRE KATHLEEN DANIELS GOLDMAN (AT 91 YEARS OLD) HAD A BOOK-SIGNING AT THE LIBRARY LAST WEEK. THE AUTHOR (SEATED) IS PICTURED WITH LAURA LEE, WHO WAS PURCHASING A BOOK. More...

Park welcomes a vintner’s veteran

You wouldn't know it by looking at the youthful face of Chuck Daniels, but he's stayed at The Ahwahnee annually since 1927, the year the hotel first opened to Yosemite visitors. More...

Church holds sale and lunch

The Mariposa Lutheran Church will hold a craft, bake and white elephant sale, along with a Sloppy Joe lunch on Nov. 21. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mariposa Lutheran Church, 4469 Highway 49 South. More...

Soroptimist supports Manna House efforts

MANNA HOUSE CO-PRESIDENTS TERRY AND MARY LOUGHRAN ACCEPT A CHECK FROM SOROPTIMIST PRESIDENT-ELECT PATRICIA WIGHT. More...

Ewings donate new TV

WHILE VISITING A LOVED ONE WHO RESIDED IN THE EWING WING, DOROTHY EWING SAW THAT THE TV IN THE SOCIAL DINING ROOM HAD BROKEN. THE FOLLOWING DAY SHE BROUGHT A NEW 37-INCH TV TO THE FACILITY. More...

Sorority installs new executive board

THE MARIPOSA CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI HAS INSTALLED ITS NEWEST EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE CEREMONY WAS OFFICIATED BY RETIRING PRESIDENT BRENDA ARCHIBALD AT THE HOME OF MARLYN WOODS. More...

CAL FIRE allows for open burning

Cooler weather and recent rains have prompted CAL FIRE, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to transition into its winter staffing levels for the Madera, Mariposa, Merced Unit. More...

Superbowl brings in $120,000 to Mariposa

The first weekend in November was a huge boost for the local economy, mostly due to the Mariposa Youth Football Superbowl. Bob Kirchner, the organizer of the event reported to the board of supervisors on Tuesday morning. More...

Intoxicated driver injures herself and son

A woman alleged to be under the influence crashed her truck into a tree on Nov. 13, injuring herself and her 12-year-old son. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. on Highway 140, just west of Mt. Bullion Cutoff. More...

Conroy injured in crash

On Nov. 1, Roger Conroy, Jr., a 2006 Mariposa County High School graduate and the son of Roger and Marcia Conroy and Danette Vaughn, was at Sand Mountain in Nevada on his dirt bike, when he had an accident. More...

Turkey Brigade returns

The Mariposa Martial Arts Academy, with the support of its students, families and friends, will be feeding less fortunate families in the community at Thanksgiving with its annual Turkey Brigade program. More...

Theater seeks actors

Actors are invited to audition for the many roles (predominantly male) in an historical play. Participants can be involved in an historic play, and an historic event in Oakhurst. More...

Merry Mountain Christmas names parade grand marshalls

Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club of Mariposa have joined together to produce a full day of events for the Merry Mountain Christmas Festival and Parade on Dec. 12. More...

Quilt goes to Aceves

“I can’t believe it – I’ve never won anything,” Laura Aceves exclaimed when given the good news that she had won the butterfly quilt raffled to support the Mariposa Museum and History Center. More...

Program looks at fire spotters

Ray Warren and Gary Williams will present a historical view of forest fire lookouts in the area on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Mariposa Museum and History Center at 2 p.m. More...

NRCS takes EQIP applications

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently taking applications from farmers, ranchers and foresters wishing to participate in the 2010 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). More...

Vendor spaces available

Santa Claus is coming to the Mariposa Courthouse on Dec. 12. The Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club invite local businesses to participate by offering free vendor spaces at this Merry Mountain Christmas event. More...

The Smither family gathers at Signal Peak

The weather was delightful as the Smither family gathered to make their trek to Signal Peak in October. The Signal Peak fire lookout has been part of the lives of several generations of Smithers. More...

Coulterville plans tree lighting

In its third year, the annual tree lighting will again take place at Coulterville Station 26 on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. More...

Lions issue last call for crafters

The 24th annual Christmas Craft Show sponsored by the Mariposa Lions Club and Mariposa/Yosemite Crafters’ Guild will be held Dec. 11, 12, and 13, at the American Legion Hall in Mariposa. More...

Tickets are on sale for Christmas Home Tour

Tickets for the Friends of the Library 18th annual Holiday Home Tour are almost available. The tour takes place Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

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